Covington (photo) is ranked first in the welterweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Pointed out as a possible replacement for Khamzat Shimaev in the fight against Leon edwards, welterweight (up to 77kg.), Colby covington, doesn't seem to be interested in the confrontation. The fight, which would have taken place on the March 13 card, fell through for the third time after the Swede claimed he was weakened after testing positive for COVID-19.
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In a press conference before the UFC 258, the president of Ultimate, Dana White, revealed that he is considering promoting a fight between Leon edwards e Colby covington. However, the former interim welterweight champion does not say he is committed to the duel.
“Leon (Edwards) didn’t win anything, boys. I'm in the championship business and not for charity. I fight at the top of the mountain against the best in the world. It’s not my fault this kid (Edwards) hasn’t fought in two years,” said Covington, in an interview with ‘Submission Radio'.
With harsh words, Colby also revealed that he does not intend to fight Edwards. According to him, he will not do 'charity' to face the Englishman at the event and only prioritizes fights that are worth the fight. pay-per-view from Ultimate.
“I'm not doing charity for this guy who hasn't fought in two years. He's irrelevant, he beats up a lot of bums and I'm not doing charity. This is not charity time, this is f***ing pay-per-view championship time,” concluded the American.
Covington and Edwards are in the top 5 in the welterweight division. The North American is coming off a victory against the former champion Tyron woodley and occupies first place in the ranking. The Englishman now has eight victories in a row, the last being against the Brazilian Rafael dos Anjos, in July 2019. Currently, it occupies third position in the category led by Kamaru Usman.
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